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# Some Season Prognostications
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-september-9-2011/
- Published: 2011-09-09T10:01:05.000Z
- Updated: 2011-09-09T10:01:05.000Z
- Author: Colin Odneal
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

[The Inevitable Predictions Post - Jon S. at Puckin' Eh](http://puckineh.com/2011-articles/september/the-inevitable-predictions-post.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> **1\. Who will be the most improved Leaf over last season?**  
> I’m going to be captain obvious with the first question and go with Nazem Kadri since he was already improving last season. After getting a taste of the NHL game and knowing what he needs to do to be successful in the league, I’m expecting a focused Kadri to move his way up the lineup over the course of the season.
> 
> **2\. Who takes a step backwards?**  
> [Clarke MacArthur](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55209/clarke-macarthur?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). While I truly hope I’m wrong on this, I have a hard time believing that he will be at as high a level this season. The 40-50 point range is fair, but I don’t expect his scoring to be as consistent. Some of his drop off might come from an insistence on moving Kadri up in the lineup to give him a better shot to produce.

Head on over there for the rest of Jon's prognostication.

More links after the jump.

[Is Rick Vaive's Record in Jeopardy?](http://hopeinthebigsmoke.ca/post/9979164205/is-rick-vaives-record-in-jeopardy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

I'll take "No Way in Hell for $500 Alex".

[Maple Leafs' Rookie Tournament Roster](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2011/09/08/maple-leafs-announce-rookie-tournament-roster/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

MLHS breaks down the notable names in play this weekend.

[Current NHL Issues Vindicate Eric Lindros](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41692-Proteau-Current-NHL-issues-vindicate-Eric-Lindros.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Adam Proteau thinks we all owe #88 a big apology.

[The KHL Tragedy](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/09/khl-tragedy.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Mike at VLM wants us all to pause and reflect on the importance of life aside from hockey.

[Skipping Rocks Won't Help Your Saucer Pass](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2011/09/skipping-rocks-wont-help-your-saucer.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29)

All those hours spent throwing rocks as a kid.....wasted.

[AHL All-Star Game to be Played in Atlantic City](http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/ahl%5Fall-star%5Fgame%5Fwill%5Fbe%5Fplayed%5Fin%5Fatalantic%5Fciy/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

15% of gate revenue to go to Nucky Thompson.

[A GM's Carol: The Ghost of No-Trade Clauses](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/9/8/the-ghost-of-no-trade-clauses?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Jay Feaster continues his jersey through the spectral realm.